ASP FUM DID

Aspergillus Antibody, Quantitative, DID (Double Immunodiffusion)

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3530

Synonyms:
Aspergillus fumigatus precipitan (gel diffusion)
FASAB
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:

Patient should be fasting for eight hours to avoid lipemic sample interference.

Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:

Draw blood in a plain red-top tube, serum gel tube(s) is also acceptable. Separate serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis. Send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Refrigerated - 14 days

Frozen - 14 days 

Room Temp- 14 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Hemolysis: Reject

Lipemia: Reject

Gross bacterial contamination: Reject

CPT Codes:

86606x3 - Aspergillus Ab DID (EAP 30040478)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
5-10 days
Method:
Double Immunodiffusion (DID)
Notes:

This test is to confirm the presence of precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus.

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